Cornwall: For ‘One and All’

‘One and All’ is the motto at the foot of the Cornish coat of arms and although it was not it’s original intention, that motto neatly reflects a county with something to offer everyone who visits, young or old. Little wonder that the county so many of us visited in childhood summers remains, to this day, the number one destination for the British tourist, despite Mediterranean opposition aided by budget airlines.

Miles of golden sand, particularly on the north coast, provide all that most youngsters want, armed with bucket and spade. Parents may take advantage of the sunshine, enjoy the coastal air and scenery, but secretly enjoy ‘helping’ with the sandcastles, tunnels and canals most! Many a quayside will also see a band of parents throwing out a line, a hook and some bait in pursuit of crabs while children wait an age before it’s their turn.

Meanwhile, those without youngsters to entertain will enjoy a cliff-top stroll or a meander through the narrow streets of an old fishing village, building up an appetite for a delicious and freshly baked, traditional Cornish pasty. The more active type will enjoy some of the best surfing in the world, along with all it’s ‘social add-ons’!

No holiday in Cornwall is complete without a day or two at the beach, but the Dutchy has plenty to offer inland too. Thousands will flock to the Eden Project, grabbing a taste of the tropics in the famous biomes, enjoying one of Europe’s leading tourist attractions. But, what about the Seal Sanctuary, the Maritime Museum, Charlestown Shipwreck Centre, Jamaica Inn, the Castles, the Mining Museum, the China Clay Heritage Centre, the steam railways, the Cyder farm, the cheese farms, Minack Theatre, Sterts Theatre, Carnglaze Caverns, Goonhilly Satellite Station, Bodmin Jail, The Camel Trail, and …….. the list goes on and on. No wonder the vast majority of visitors come to Cornwall more than once!

Even if you just need a quiet, relaxing break to get away from it all, Cornwall has so much to offer and it’s not too difficult to find that peace and quiet, even at the height of the season. Somewhere, there’s a little bit of it waiting for you.

Nestling in a small wooded valley at the foot of Bodmin Moor, lies Rosecraddoc Lodge, a collection of purpose built self-catering holiday bungalows built along the driveway to an old manor house. There is a pub that serves food, but no noisy night club or ‘trappings’ of a holiday camp. Your own little bit of Cornwall to come back to each night after a day enjoying whatever you choose from the long list of reasons for visiting time and time again, as generations of families have done and, no doubt will continue to do so. Cornwall genuinely is for ‘One and All’.
Andy Kent, Watery Fowls©

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